Occupying a delightful plot of 0.3 acre off a sought after private lane, this is a charming Wells Cottage with scope to update, set in a private garden - being sold for the 1st time in 49 years.



- 2/3 Bedrooms
- Character Features
- Thatched Roof
- Garage and Parking
- Sought After Private Lane
- 0.3 Acre Garden
- Conservation Area
- EPC Rating - E
- Council Tax Band - F

Description

Tucked just off a highly regarded private lane known for its delightful mix of Wells Cottages dating from the 1920’s and 1930’s, this detached, thatched cottage creates a home of immense character and charm. Set in a well screened cottage garden of 0.3 acre, this pretty Wells Cottage offers scope for updating in a sought after location. The cottage lies in the West Chiltington Conservation Area.

Accommodation

The cottage is approached through gates by a driveway flanked by lawn and a dense border

Porch : Typical Wells porch with thatched roof, seating and leaded light window. Oak door to

Open Plan Ground Floor:

L Shaped Sitting Room : Dual aspect with outlook to the garden with brick fireplace with typical display niche and tiled hearth. Steep cottage open tread stairs to first floor, 2 radiators, wall light point, feature ceiling beams, door to kitchen and opening with step down to

Reading Area / Garden Room : Lovely triple aspect with views to the garden and an ideal area to sit and read. Feature ceiling timbers and 2 electric panel heaters.

Dining Area : Set to the right of the sitting room with space for dining table and chairs with wall light points, radiator and telephone point. Dual aspect with outlook to front garden. Opening through to :

Study Area : Sliding double glazed door to terrace and garden, telephone point and radiator. Door to:

Bathroom : Comprising bath with shower attachment and screen, WC and wash hand basin. Tiled floor, part tiled walls, linen and storage cupboard and high level cupboard.

Kitchen : Cosy cottage kitchen with wall and base units with space for cooker, space for washing machine and recess with space for fridge freezer. Range of tiled work surfaces with inset stainless steel twin bowl sinks, wall mounted plate rack, high meter cupboard, stable door to outside and cooker hood. Tile effect floor.

First Floor and Landing

Bedroom 3/Dressing Room : Connecting to the main bedroom, this makes an ideal dressing room or nursery and has fitted low level cupboards with built-in drawers and wall light points. Some restricted head heights . Door through to :

Bedroom 1 : Dual aspect with bedside built-in units, built-in wardrobe and low level shelf and cupboards. Some restricted head heights.

Bedroom 2 : delightful view over the garden, restricted angled ceiling low level cupboards and drawers. Built-in wardrobe.

Note : Comyn and James have not been able to establish whether building regulations and consents were applied for/gained in respect of the staircase and bedrooms. A purchaser will need to satisfy themselves on this point.

Outside

Garage : Wells style detached single garage with pitched thatched roof and shiplap timber construction.

Parking : The property is approached off the tree lined private lane by a driveway leading to parking .

Garden : This is a delightful feature of this home as it offers a very high degree of privacy and extends to approximately 0.36 acre.

The front garden is of a generous size being laid to lawn with deep well stocked borders boasting a mass of Rhododendrons and specimen shrubs and a central ornamental bed with ponds. There is a summer house to one side with a small brook to the edge of the garden. The garden continues round to a rear garden which has a shaped lawn interspersed with beds, stepping stones and specimen trees and shrubs, creating different areas for seating.

To the rear of the cottage is a paved sun terrace looking into the garden which is beautifully screened by mature planting to create a very high degree of privacy and seclusion. The garden features many mature Rhododendrons and evergreens and there is a pretty Wisteria on the rear elevation.

Situation : The cottage lies in one of the most highly regarded private lanes renowned for its charming Wells Cottages. The surrounding lanes and footpaths, (including cross the West Sussex golf course accessed from Sunset Lane), offer wonderful woodland and country walks with excellent road links to both Pulborough and Storrington.

Flood Risk : According to the Gov.uk website, there is very low risk from rivers and sea and surface water, and unlikely flooding from groundwater or reservoirs.

Broadband : Standard and superfast, (fibre to cabinet), with up to 80MBPS according to Ofcom website and Openreach website.

Mobile Phone : EE, O2 and Three voice and data and Vodafone voice – according to Ofcom checker website. For detailed information please refer to website.

Covenants : Please refer to the agents with any queries as there are covenants.

Private Lane : There is a residents association . Annual fee tba £100 pa.

Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired heating

Local Authority
Horsham District Council 01403 215100

Council Tax
Tax Band F £3,048.93

Tenure Freehold

Offers over £700,000

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Disclaimer

Comyn and James would like to inform all prospective purchasers that these sale details have been prepared in good faith for a fair overall view of the property only and do not constitute part of an offer or a contract. All descriptions of dimensions and areas, reference to condition, permissions, covenants and boundaries are given as a guide and must not be relied on as a statement of fact. No person in the employment of Comyn and James LLP has authority to make any representation or warranty in relation to the property as we have not carried out a structural survey or tested services, appliances, or fittings. Photographs and floor plans show only certain aspects of the property at the time they were taken and it should not be assumed that the property remains exactly as it is shown. There may be a small discrepancy between measurements shown on the floorplan due to Niche metric conversion. Prospective purchasers should make specific enquiries concerning any matters of particular importance affecting a decision to view or purchase the property and are strongly advised to contact the office regarding the availability of the property before undertaking any journeys and incurring any abortive costs.

Note : Comyn and James wish to point out that the google map marker and street scene may not show the exact location correctly as it will usually show the centre of the property’s post code. Every effort has been made to try to ensure that the marker is in the correct place wherever possible. Comyn and James would also point out that Google maps are frequently out of date and do not show the true surroundings. If this is an important factor in a decision to view or purchase then please contact this office for further information and confirmation of the setting.
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